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töykeä — meaning in English

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English meaning

brusque adj Blunt and unfriendly in speech or manner.
curt adj Speaking briefly to the point of seeming rude; short and blunt.
rude adjective Not polite; showing a lack of respect for others.
surly adj Bad-tempered, unfriendly, and rude in manner.

Senses

töykeä is used for these senses in English:

bloody-minded (chiefly, UK, informal) Obstinate; stubborn.
brusque Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.
rude Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.
surly Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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